About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Incheon International (ICN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Melbourne to Seoul. While left offers better takeoff scenery, right seats provide superior landing views of Incheon's distinctive harbor and the Yellow Sea approach, which is the more visually rewarding segment of this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Melbourne Essendon in Melbourne?
During takeoff from Melbourne Essendon (MEB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face northwest on departure from Melbourne Essendon, offering views of Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges as the aircraft climbs. Right seats face southeast toward the ocean but with less distinctive landmarks during initial climb. Notable sights include: Port Phillip Bay, Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne CBD skyline, You Yangs volcanic peaks.
What can I see when landing at Incheon International in Seoul?
When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats face west-southwest on approach to Incheon, providing views of the Yellow Sea, Incheon's harbor infrastructure, and the Korean peninsula's western coastline. Left seats face east toward inland terrain with fewer distinctive visual features. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea, Incheon harbor and reclaimed islands, Han River estuary, Korean peninsula coastline.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Seoul?
The flight from Melbourne Essendon (MEB) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Melbourne to Seoul flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Tasman Sea (no landmarks visible), then passes over or near New Zealand's North Island depending on routing, continues across the Pacific with no visible land, approaches the Asian continent near the Philippines or Taiwan Strait region, then follows the East China Sea northward toward Korea. The most notable midpoint feature is the transition from open ocean to the continental shelf approaching East Asia, where water color changes from deep blue to shallower turquoise tones, and occasional shipping traffic becomes visible.